Besides enduring hardship, Qiu Yidao also learned boxing from Mirai, while Nara Luyi joined the fencing lessons.
The two who followed Mirai around every day naturally joined Mirai's children's army. Aoshima Hirota and the others were all envious when they learned that the two could spend so much time with Mirai.
Because they had enough time to train under Mirai, the two progressed rapidly. A month later, they had surpassed Aoshima Hirota and the others who had started studying under Mirai earlier. Their performance also surprised their respective families, who hoped to place all their children in Mirai's care.
"Mirai, see you at home tomorrow." Nara Luyi and Qiu Yidao stood together, cheerfully bidding Mirai farewell.
"Alright, see you tomorrow. Be careful on the way." Mirai waved goodbye to them. Watching them disappear together around a distant corner, he smiled knowingly.
Four months had passed since Konoha was reborn on October 10th, Year 48, and came to the world of the Hokage.
Mirai had grown a great deal. He had once been a frightened, bewildered child who only dared to lie in bed. Now, he had learned many skills and could climb trees and scramble across rooftops.
He had also gained much friendship and love. More importantly, he had received affection unlike anything he had known before. He had Tanaka and Akita's attentive care, as well as an adorable little sister.
Mirai was very satisfied with his current life and resolved to protect it. As his abilities steadily improved, he became increasingly confident that he could protect them.
"Goodbye, Boss! Take care, Boss!" When Aoshima Hirota and the others saw Mirai preparing to head home as usual, they stopped practicing one after another and called out in clear voices.
"Mm. Don't train too late. Go home early, and head back